Stories of Change

Rojina Bishwakarma, 42, from Purveli Tole, Ward 16, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City, Makwanpur, is a shining example of how knowledge, support, and determination can transform lives. Farming on her 9 Kathha (0.304 ha) of land for years, Rojina struggled with high costs and declining soil fertility while using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and hybrid seeds. Six years…

Lal Bahadur Pakhrin, a 66-year-old devoted farmer from Gurji Village in Hariharpurgadhi Rural Municipality Ward No. 3, has always been the pillar of strength for his family of 12. Despite the challenges of aging, he continued to labor in the fields to provide for his loved ones. However, over time, his life took a difficult…

Kamala Adhikari, a 46-year-old coffee farmer from Salakpur, Rong-6, Illam struggled for years with low profits from her farming activities. She primarily grew cardamom and Amriso (broom-grass) but the declining production of cardamom made it increasingly difficult to support her family. Determined to find a better source of income, Kamala looked for alternatives and found…

Chandra Bahadur Rai, 54 is a remarkable man who has shown great strength and determination despite facing many challenges due to his disability. He grew up in a remote village in Kankai Municipality, where he lives with his brother’s family. Growing up, Chandra had limited access to education, healthcare and job opportunities, making it difficult…

Meena (Name Changed) was a single mother from Nepal and her life was incredibly tough for her. She had two young children to take care of and it was difficult to provide for them on her own. Each day was filled with worry about how she would feed them, clothe them and give them a…

Nanda Lal Pun, a 40-year-old farmer from Maide, Jajarkot had always cherished a peaceful life with his beloved family (his wife, two sons and a daughter). They were living a regular basic life doing farming and household works. Their world, however was altered on the night of November 3, 2023 when a powerful earthquake measuring…